BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GardenOntario - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GardenOntario X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gardenontario.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GardenOntario REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20241229T213938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T213938Z UID:10001103-1757358900-1757365200@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Garden Stratford Meeting - “Blowing in the Wind – Native Grasses and Sedges” DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker Presentation:  “Blowing in the Wind – Native Grasses and Sedges”\, Shaun Booth\, In Our Nature\, Orangeville \nMeeting is open to all; free admission.  Interested in joining Garden Stratford?  Go to About/Membership at www.gardenstratford.org \, or join at the meeting. \nProgram is subject to change. URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/garden-stratford-meeting-blowing-in-the-wind-native-grasses-and-sedges/ LOCATION:Army Navy Airforce261\, 151 Lorne Ave E\, Stratford\, N5A6S4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Society Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/StratfordHortLOGO-2021-37.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stratford and District Horticultural Society (GARDEN STRATFORD)":MAILTO:info@gardenstratford.org GEO:43.3532638;-80.9918289 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Army Navy Airforce261 151 Lorne Ave E Stratford N5A6S4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=151 Lorne Ave E:geo:-80.9918289,43.3532638 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20241124T164226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T042627Z UID:10001078-1757359800-1757365200@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Delhi: Speaker – Dave Rusnak – “Historical Postcards of Delhi” DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with an interesting speaker\, fellowship and refreshments. URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/delhi-speaker-dave-rusnak-delhi-photos-and-historic-trip/ LOCATION:Delhi Friendship Centre\, 418 Queen St.\, Delhi (Parking Lot off of William St)\, 418 Queen St\, Delhi CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker ORGANIZER;CN="Delhi &%3B District Horticultural Society":MAILTO:delhi@gardenontario.org GEO:42.849075;-80.4979309 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Delhi Friendship Centre 418 Queen St. Delhi (Parking Lot off of William St) 418 Queen St Delhi;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=418 Queen St:geo:-80.4979309,42.849075 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250810T174547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T232116Z UID:10001496-1757359800-1757365200@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Georgina-Brock Garden Club – Indigenous Plant Knowledge DESCRIPTION:Due to their unique relationship with the land\, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation peoples have developed a special knowledge of ecosystems and their own environmental practices.  Learn about the Seven Grandfathers Teachings with Heather Charles from the Chippewas of Georgina Island. Also Flower & Vegetable Show. URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/georgina-brock-garden-club-indigenous-plant-knowledge/ LOCATION:Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre\, 38 Pete's Lane\, Pefferlaw\, L0E 1N0 CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/sept-meeting-1.jpg GEO:44.3105722;-79.1943974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre 38 Pete's Lane Pefferlaw L0E 1N0;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38 Pete's Lane:geo:-79.1943974,44.3105722 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250810T135959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T140017Z UID:10001495-1757359800-1757367000@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Agincourt Garden Club + Diana Shermet present Urban Forests DESCRIPTION:AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB This group is for novice\, regular and expert gardeners \n  \nSept. 8\, in person meeting \nStart time:   7:30 pm \n(No flower show tonight\, we are saving our favourites for our huge fall show Saturday Sept. 13) \nIN PERSON meeting for members and guests. \nLearn from Headliner:  Expert Diana Shermet\, The Role of Urban Forests  (Diana Shermet is a Natural Environment Coordinator for implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan and related Natural Heritage studies\, strategies and policies. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and Niagara College\, Diana has more than 15 years of experience working with Conservation Authorities focused on ecological monitoring\, natural area inventories\, invasive species management\, ecological restoration planning and implementation\, and development plan review.) \nLaugh:  friendship\, chatter and laughter \nDessert:  light refreshments \nLocation:  Knox United Christian Education Center\, 2575 Midland Ave. @ Sheppard\, driveway off of Rural Ave.  Bus stop at Rural Ave. \nFor more info:  Cheryl.penner@hotmail.com \nVisit our Facebook and Instagram pages. \n  URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/agincourt-garden-club-diana-shermet-present-urban-forests/ LOCATION:Knox United Christian Education Center\, 2575 Midland Ave @ Sheppard\, Agincourt\, M1S 1R4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Society Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC2341-2-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AgincourtGardenClub":MAILTO:cheryl.penner@hotmail.com GEO:43.7857836;-79.2787445 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Knox United Christian Education Center 2575 Midland Ave @ Sheppard Agincourt M1S 1R4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2575 Midland Ave @ Sheppard:geo:-79.2787445,43.7857836 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250818T193706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T193706Z UID:10001504-1757442600-1757449800@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Orangeville - Paul Gellatly "Falling for Autumn" DESCRIPTION:Please welcome our guest speaker\, Paul Gellatly\, with his talk about “Falling for Autumn”. Gardening does not stop at summer. Fall and winter offer great choices to extend your garden. There is also a flower show tonight. Guests are welcome\, free parking\, bring a mug for refreshments\, draw prizes. URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/orangeville-paul-gellatly-falling-for-autumn-3/ LOCATION:Orangeville Senior Centre\, 26 Bythia Street\, Orangeville\, L9W 2S1 GEO:43.9163365;-80.1014585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Orangeville Senior Centre 26 Bythia Street Orangeville L9W 2S1;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Bythia Street:geo:-80.1014585,43.9163365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20241001T175209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T175209Z UID:10001018-1757444400-1757453400@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Monthly General Meeting- Guest speaker or workshop DESCRIPTION:For detailed specifics about each meeting\, visit our website or Facebook page to learn more. URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/monthly-general-meeting-guest-speaker-or-workshop/2025-09-09/ LOCATION:Streetsville United Church\, Queen Street South\, Mississauga\, Regional Municipality of Peel\, L5M 1L8\, Canada GEO:43.5793627;-79.7110943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Streetsville United Church Queen Street South Mississauga Regional Municipality of Peel L5M 1L8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Queen Street South:geo:-79.7110943,43.5793627 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250126T014503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T014503Z UID:10001159-1757529000-1757536200@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 10\, 2025\nFlower & Vegetable Show – Entries due between 2:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. Show opens at 7:00 p.m. Let’s see what you grew this summer! Our experts will be available to answer all your flower show questions. All can enter.\nContact gan.hort.soc@gmail.com for details on schedule and rules\nOPEN to all to enter free. Open for public viewing from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We will have judges available to answer questions. URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/flower-and-vegetable-show/ LOCATION:Carveth Care Centre Multipurpose Room Herbert St.\, 338 Herbert St\, Gananoque Ontario\, K7G 2Z1 CATEGORIES:Flower & Vegetable Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/Georgia-on-yellow-for-post-card-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gananoque Horticultural Society":MAILTO:gan.hort.soc@gmail.com GEO:44.3364381;-76.1574769 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carveth Care Centre Multipurpose Room Herbert St. 338 Herbert St Gananoque Ontario K7G 2Z1;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=338 Herbert St:geo:-76.1574769,44.3364381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250206T172200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T172200Z UID:10001223-1757530800-1757539800@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Thorndale - Floral Designs DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker this month is Jim Mabee.  Jim’s topic is “Designs ideas for the Thorndale Fall Fair. \nGuests welcomed URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/thorndale-floral-designs/ LOCATION:Thorndale Community Centre\, 265 Upper Queen St\, Thorndale\, N0M2P0 CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker GEO:43.1037622;-81.1413307 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thorndale Community Centre 265 Upper Queen St Thorndale N0M2P0;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=265 Upper Queen St:geo:-81.1413307,43.1037622 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250822T221122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T221122Z UID:10001507-1757530800-1757539800@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Credit Valley Horticultural Society September Meeting DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome back Kevin Kavanagh who will be speaking to us on Plant Section That’s for the Birds. \nKevin’s presentation will introduce simple design principles that can enhance the attractiveness of the garden landscape for birds in all seasons. Important bird friendly features such as companion plantings that help provide shelter from predators and inclement winter\, incorporation of small water features\, use of eco-regionally appropriate native plant species for enhancing food variety through the seasons and creation of vertical structure in the garden will be some of the topics discussed. \nKevin Kavanagh is the owner of South Coast Gardens and Consulting nestled along central Lake Erie in the heart of Ontario’s Carolinian Forest Region. \nAlthough an avid gardener (and birder) for much of his life\, Kevin spent most of his early career in the field of nature conservation working with national organizations such as World Wildlife Fund Canada and Nature Conservancy Canada to help develop their stewardship and habitat protection programs. He currently assists Birds Canada with their ‘Gardening for Birds’ initiative and as a member of the Grand Erie Master Gardeners coordinates their Gardening for Nature program. \n  \n  URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/credit-valley-horticultural-society-september-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Erin Mills Twin Arena\, Unity Drive 3205\, Mississauga\, Regional Municipality of Peel\, L5L 4L5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker,Society Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/CVHS_troutlily_logo151x173-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Credit Valley Horticultural Society":MAILTO:creditvalleyhort@gmail.com GEO:43.5370162;-79.7116789 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Erin Mills Twin Arena Unity Drive 3205 Mississauga Regional Municipality of Peel L5L 4L5 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Unity Drive 3205:geo:-79.7116789,43.5370162 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250729T210835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T210835Z UID:10001492-1757617200-1757622600@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Houseplants\, our constant garden DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Leaside Garden Society Speaker Series!Speaker: Tena van Andel (Toronto Master Gardeners)\n\n\nTopic: Houseplants\, Our Constant Garden\n\n\nDate: Thursday September 11th\, 2025\n\n\nTime: 7:00 pm (refreshments at 6:30 pm)\n\n\nLocation: Leaside Library (165 McRae Drive) URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/houseplants-our-constant-garden/ LOCATION:Leaside Library\, 165 McRae Drive\, Leaside\, M4G 1S8 CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/tenavanandel.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leaside Garden Society":MAILTO:leaside@gardenontario.org GEO:43.7062979;-79.3677821 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Leaside Library 165 McRae Drive Leaside M4G 1S8;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 McRae Drive:geo:-79.3677821,43.7062979 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250813T135412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T135412Z UID:10001497-1757750400-1757782800@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:BHS 2025 Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, September 13th\, from 10 am to 1 pm for our 2025 Fall Plant Sale.  A beautiful variety of plants will be on display for you to purchase\, with friendly Club members to assist you.  Please join us rain or shine.  Everyone is Welcome! URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/bhs-2025-fall-plant-sale/2025-09-13/1/ LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Bancroft\, ON.\, 168 Hastings St. N.\, Bancroft\, K0L1C0 CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Bancroft Horticultural Society (BHS)":MAILTO:bancrofthort@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250813T135412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T135412Z UID:10001498-1757757600-1757768400@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:BHS 2025 Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, September 13th\, from 10 am to 1 pm for our 2025 Fall Plant Sale.  A beautiful variety of plants will be on display for you to purchase\, with friendly Club members to assist you.  Please join us rain or shine.  Everyone is Welcome! URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/bhs-2025-fall-plant-sale/2025-09-13/2/ LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Bancroft\, ON.\, 168 Hastings St. N.\, Bancroft\, K0L1C0 CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Bancroft Horticultural Society (BHS)":MAILTO:bancrofthort@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250813T140019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T140019Z UID:10001499-1757757600-1757768400@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:BHS 2025 Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Please join us Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\, 10 am to 1 pm for our 2025 Fall Plant Sale.  A beautiful variety of plants will be on display for you to purchase\, with friendly Club members to assist you.  Rain or shine!  Everyone is welcome URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/bhs-2025-fall-plant-sale-2/ LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Bancroft\, ON\, 168 Hastings St. N.\, Bancroft\, K0L1C0 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/‎Fall-2025-Plant-Sale.‎1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Bancroft Horticultural Society (BHS)":MAILTO:bancrofthort@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250909T173559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T173605Z UID:10001515-1757766600-1757777400@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Flower Show & Kid's Activity DESCRIPTION:All welcome to attend our Flower Show! URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/flower-show-kids-activity/ LOCATION:Leaside Library\, 165 McRae Drive\, Leaside\, M4G 1S8 CATEGORIES:Flower & Vegetable Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/flower-show-kids-activity-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leaside Garden Society":MAILTO:leaside@gardenontario.org GEO:43.7062979;-79.3677821 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Leaside Library 165 McRae Drive Leaside M4G 1S8;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 McRae Drive:geo:-79.3677821,43.7062979 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T124258 CREATED:20250817T153622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T155241Z UID:10001503-1757772000-1757779200@gardenontario.org SUMMARY:Agincourt Garden Club – Free to the Public: Flower\, Veggie + Design Show + Tea Room DESCRIPTION:Grab your family + friends to drop in to this annual Flower\, Veggie and Design Show. It’s free!!!  Mark your calendars now! \n  \nYour mission if you choose to accept it is to: \nArrive at this indoor garden hall\, with your camera\, stroll around the hall packed with flowers\, veggies and flower designs\, our members have entered for a friendly competition. \nTake in the fragrances\, the colours\, shapes and displays. \nSee if you agree with the judge’s assessment of who got 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd? lol \nAsk questions of the members and we will help answer your questions. (For instance\, did you know you could keep your geraniums and other plants over winter\, so you don’t have to buy them every year?) \n  \nEvery year we all see plants/flowers we have never seen before. \n  \nOnce you have visited the displays\, move to the Tea Room for light refreshments and socializing. \n  \nWe hope to see you there with your friends and family to help us enjoy the day. \n  \nDate:   Saturday Sept. 13/25 \nTime:    2-4 \nLocation:  Knox United Christian Education Center\, 2575 Midland @ Sheppard\, driveway and bus stop off of Rural Ave. \n  \n  \nFor more info: cheryl.penner@hotmail.com \n  URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/agiincourt-garden-club-free-to-the-public-flower-veggie-design-show-tea-room/ LOCATION:Knox United Christian Education Center\, 2575 Midland Ave @ Sheppard\, Agincourt\, M1S 1R4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Flower & Vegetable Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC01763-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AgincourtGardenClub":MAILTO:cheryl.penner@hotmail.com GEO:43.7857836;-79.2787445 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Knox United Christian Education Center 2575 Midland Ave @ Sheppard Agincourt M1S 1R4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2575 Midland Ave @ Sheppard:geo:-79.2787445,43.7857836 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR